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5:0 final score as predicted. Now to the quarterfinals.

Karelis in, El Kaddouri out.

Lyratzis in for Vieirinha.

And his first goals as well

Misic coming in for Biseswar.

All Brazilian scorers today (so far).

4:0 Jaba

3:0 Limnios

It's such a shame though for a guy with so much talent to waste it. Must be something in the Egyptian water. Shikabala another example.

Nice goal by Jaba

Yes, with this result (1:0) we are going through.

I predict a 5:0 final score.

And Thursday Panathinaikos beats Lamia and advances to the next round and everyone is happy including Lamia.

VS MATCHUP: P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki – O.F.I. COMPETITION: Superleague – Round 18 DATE: 27-January-2019 TIME: 17:15 EET (15:15 GMT, 09:15 CST, 02:15 AEDT next day) CITY/STADIUM: Thessaloniki - Toumba Stadium (Capacity: 28,703) REFEREES: TELEVISION: Novasports2 (Greece, Cyprus, Albania), Antenna Satellite/Pacific (USA, Canada/Australia, PAOKTV http://tv.paokfc.gr/ (worldwide except Greece, Cyprus, Albania) P.A.O.K. vs. O.F.I. History: Superleague 2017-2018: Did not play in Supeleague 2016-2017: Did not play in Supeleague 2015-2016: Did not play in Supeleague 2014-2015: Did not play in Supeleague 2013-2014: 5:0 (Athanasiadis, Salpiggidis, Natcho, Hoesen, Maduro) - Attendance: 8.214 2012-2013: 3:1 (Athanasiadis, Katsikas, Lawrence ) - Attendance: 8.850 2011-2012: 0:0 - Attendance: 9,951 2010-2011: Did not play in Supeleague 2009-2010: Did not play in Supeleague 2008-2009: 2:0 (Muslimovic, Ivic ) - Attendance: 13,100 2007-2008: 2:2 (Vaggelis, Konstantinidis) - Attendance: 7,395 2006-2007: 1:0 (Christodoulopoulos) - Attendance: 5,721 2005-2006: 2:0 (Christodoulopoulos, Salpiggidis) - Attendance: 2,704 Alpha Ethniki (Professional) 2004-2005: 4:1 (Salpiggidis 2, Mieciel, Theodoridis ) - Attendance: 3,279 2003-2004: 2:0 (Giasemis, Salpiggidis ) - Attendance: 11,147 2002-2003: 2:0 (Koutsis, Spasic) - Attendance: 9,157 2001-2002: 3:2 (Konstantinidis, Okkas, Giasemis) - Attendance: 1,884 2000-2001: 4:1 (Frousos-p, Okkas, Nalitzis, Egkomitis) - Attendance: 6,491 1999-2000: 2:2 (Nalitzis, own goal) - Attendance: 5,225 1998-1999: 3:1 (Katsabis, Konstantinidis, Tacola) - Attendance: 3,980 (played in Larisa) 1997-1998: 1:0 (Nagbe) - Attendance: 8,271 1996-1997: 2:1 (Frantzeskos 2 ) - Attendance: 20,000 1995-1996: 3:0 (Jovic, Anastasiadis, Havos ) - Attendance: 3,682 1994-1995: 1:0 (Van Roy-p) - Attendance: 8,727 1993-1994: 2:1(Luhovy, Havos) - Attendance: 3,365 1992-1993: 1:2(Lagonidis) - Attendance: 4,711 1991-1992: 1:0 (Alexiou) - Attendance: 5,157 1990-1991: 0:0 - Attendance: 10,819 1989-1990: 2:0 (Anastasiadis, Toursounidis)- Attendance: 7,150 1988-1989: 0:0 ( ) - Attendance: 7,798 1987-1988: 4:0 (Skartados 2, Lagonidis, Leontiadis) - Attendance: 29,696 1986-1987: 2:0 (Papaioannou, Mavromatis) - Attendance: 5,814 (played in Levadeia) 1985-1986: 0:0 - Attendance: 12,959 1984-1985: 3:0 (Kostikos, Siggas, Baniotis) - Attendance: 16,263 1983-1984: 1:0 (Kostikos) - Attendance: 7,466 1982-1983: 4:2 (Georgopoulos, Dimopoulos, Trimhold, Damanakis-p) - Attendance: 4,409 1981-1982: 2:0 (Koudas, Siggas) - Attendance: 9,118 1980-1981: 1:0 (Kostikos) - Attendance: 6,263 1979-1980: 3:0 (Kostikos 2, Damanakis) - Attendance: 10,375 Alpha Ethniki (Amateur/Semi-Professional) 1978-1979: 3:1 (Guerino 2, Orfanos) - Attendance: ? 1977-1978: 5:0 (Orfanos 2, Sarafis, Iosifidis, Pathiakakis ) - Attendance: ? (played at Kaftantzoglio) 1976-1977: 1:1 (Anastasiadis) - Attendance: 3,909 1975-1976: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1974-1975: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1973-1974: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1972-1973: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1971-1972: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1970-1971: 2:0 (Koudas, Paridis) - Attendance: ? 1969-1970: 1:0 (Koudas) - Attendance: ? 1968-1969: 4:1 (Koudas 2, Aslanidis, Lazos) - Attendance: 18,960 1967-1968: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1966-1967: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1965-1966: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1964-1965: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1963-1964: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1962-1963: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1961-1962: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1960-1961: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki 1959-1960: Did not play in Alpha Ethniki GAMES: 39 WINS: 31 TIES: 7 LOSSES: 1

Don't think it was serious, but now he is 4th in line for the RB position, which basically means he is history.

Squad for the game: Ρέι, Πασχαλάκης, Μάτος, Λύρατζης, Βιεϊρίνια, Τόσκα, Βαρέλα, Κρέσπο, Μίσιτς, Μαουρίσιο, Σάκχοφ, Μπαλογιάννης, Μπίσεσβαρ, Ελ Καντουρί, Ζαμπά, Λημνιός, Καρέλης, Άκπομ Left off the squad are injured Canas, Kitsiou, Wernbloom and Pelkas. Khacheridi, Giannoulis and Swiderski will watch the game from the stands as well.

Apparently Varela turned down a 1 mil per season offer from PAOK for a 3-year contract. Rumors are that MLS and China are interested in him, but that could be just tricks by his agent. PAOK will pay Warda's 6 month salary at Atromitos (200K) in return for getting Giannoulis released early. Henrique's delay is due to paperwork issues.

NAME: Karol SWIDERSKI POSITION: Center Forward JERSEY NUMBER: 9 BIRTHDAY: 23-Jan-1997 BIRTH PLACE: Rawicz, Poland HEIGHT: 1.84 m PAOK DEBUT: NT DEBUT: PREVIOUS TEAMS: Jagiellonia Bialystok CONTRACT ENDS: 30-Jun-2022 SALARY: € 400,000 per season (10% increase each season) (buyout option € ?)

One more in the books. 14 left.

Shakhov 3:0

Complete domination Jaba in for Limnios

I see a red card coming to PAOK player unless Lucescu makes some subs.

I am with Lucescu concerning Chatziisaia. He had his chance to prove himself and didn't grab them. Playing at Atromitos is not the same as playing at PAOK. Much more pressure. Looks like the Polish striker signing is a done deal. At 3 mil it will be the highest price PAOK paid for a player in history.

I heard the same. It was mentioned that we trying to sell/loan him and giving some incentives (splitting loan costs, etc. to make this happen. Not sure if Mihojevic is the player we would need. I would go for someone more experienced. There is always Tosca, who Lucescu is planning on using as CB backup for the rest of the season.

More likely the cut that his agent wanted, since the deal with Crespo was finished before Christmas 2018. Biseswar and his agent discussed things today and things look positive. Warda is waiting for an offer from England and is faking injury/sickness at the same time. Unfortunately this impacts the speedy return of Giannoulis to PAOK. Reports are that Varela is not budging at all and still demands a deal over 1.4 mil/year. Rumors say that we will not extend his contract now, hoping that either he comes to his senses and drops his demands or at very least acts professionally and plays the next 6 months at high level.